Commentary by Shelley Christiansen: Island Book
[more]This year's Island Book is a perky green, thanks to its hardworking publishers, the Martha's Vineyard Chamber of Commerce. Shelley promises the Chamber that the teasing will stop as soon as her own listing is reinstated.

Commentary by Shelley Christiansen: Summer Camp
[more]Camp Jabberwocky is considered to be the nation's first sleep over camp devoted to enriching the lives of people with disabilities. Helen Lamb, fondly known as Hellcat, founded the camp in 1953. She passed away last August. Her memorial service is scheduled for July 26 at the Oak Bluffs Tabernacle.

Shelley says philanthrophy on Martha's Vineyard is dignified -- but sometimes just barely.

The chili contest, the chowder contest, and the Harley Riders Toys for Tots Run take place annually for the benefit of the Red Stocking Fund, which has been supporting children and families on Martha's Vineyard since 1938. Shelley says philanthrophy on Martha's Vineyard is dignified -- but sometimes just barely.

The chili contest, the chowder contest, and the Harley Riders Toys for Tots Run take place annually for the benefit of the Red Stocking Fund, which has been supporting children and families on Martha's Vineyard since 1938.

Commentary by Shelley Christiansen

Shelley Christiansen is a freelance writer and a regular contributor of features and essays to Martha's Vineyard Magazine. She is also the author of the Wedding Guide for the Grownup Bride, published by Berkley Books in 2000. Shelley has vacationed and lived on Martha's Vineyard since 1962. She makes her home in the town of Oak Bluffs.

You can hear Shelley Christiansen's commentaries on WCAI every other Friday.

Comments (1)

Lorelei 11.22
What a wonderful addition to the WCAI lineup. Shelleys essays are so intimate. I think they must come from a place of quiet solitude actual or selfmade that allows her to ruminate without distraction and immerse herself into the idea, the character, the tale. And then she delivers her story or commentary or radio ID or interlude with such a unique, calming voice. Hearing Shelley is a reason to stop, take a breath, and just listen. Ahhhh ...

This year's Island Book is a perky green, thanks to its hardworking publishers, the Martha's Vineyard Chamber of Commerce. Shelley promises the Chamber that the teasing will stop as soon as her own listing is reinstated.

Shelley talks about the Edgartown School Garden. It is
a project of Island Grown Schools, an initiative that nurtures young
locavores in all seven K-through-12 schools and four pre-schools on Martha's
Vineyard.

Camp Jabberwocky is considered to be the nation's first sleep over camp devoted to enriching the lives of people with disabilities. Helen Lamb, fondly known as Hellcat, founded the camp in 1953. She passed away last August. Her memorial service is scheduled for July 26 at the Oak Bluffs Tabernacle.

Shelley says philanthrophy on Martha's Vineyard is dignified -- but sometimes just barely.

The chili contest, the chowder contest, and the Harley Riders Toys for Tots Run take place annually for the benefit of the Red Stocking Fund, which has been supporting children and families on Martha's Vineyard since 1938. Shelley says philanthrophy on Martha's Vineyard is dignified -- but sometimes just barely.

The chili contest, the chowder contest, and the Harley Riders Toys for Tots Run take place annually for the benefit of the Red Stocking Fund, which has been supporting children and families on Martha's Vineyard since 1938.